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Rekognisie (herinnering) as meganisme vir die identifisering van betekenis van die liturgiese elemente in die erediens
Recognition (remembrance) as mechanism in identifying the meaning of the liturgical elements in a worship service. It is indicated in …
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Of Eden and Nazareth: Stories to capture the imagination
In pursuit of counter-traditions that have read the Eden narrative without subscribing to the Christian fall�redemption paradigm, this article engages …
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Impoverishing and dehumanising violence against women: An opportunity for service by churches in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
An ongoing armed conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to impoverish and dehumanise women. Sexual violence meted on …
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The question of deification in the theology of John Calvin
Calvin scholars debate whether Calvin�s theology supports the Eastern Orthodox theosis, which advocates the believers� participation in the intrinsic divine …
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Christ also ours in Africa: A consideration of Torrance's incarnational, Christological model as nexus for Christ's identification with African Christians
The perceived foreignness of Christ in African Christianity is an ongoing challenge that is captured in various pieces of African …
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The role of Christianity in mending societal fragility and quelling violence in Liberia
This article has benefited from the research entitled �The role of Christianity in post-war Liberia�. It is a study that …
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Erotic fantasy, spirituality and Song of Songs
Fantasy plays an essential role in sexual activities. This article investigates (erotic) fantasy from a literary text perspective according to …
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When equal becomes the same. The spirituality of sex: Have we lost it?
In this contribution, spirituality and sexuality are brought together as part of a quest for authenticity. In conversation with Hegel …
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Euthanasia in South Africa: Philosophical and theological considerations
Debates on euthanasia (or �mercy killing�) have been a concern in moral, philosophical, legal, theological, cultural and sociological discourse for …
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The preliminary urban missionary outreach of the apostle Paul as referred to in Acts 13�14
The objective of this article is to deal precisely and systematically with the preliminary urban missionary outreach of the apostle …
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Is Dhul Qarnayn, Alexander the Great? Reflecting on Muhammad Rāghib al–Ṭabbākh�s contribution on a translated manuscript discovered in Timbuktu on Dul Qarnayn
This article emanates from a manuscript found in Timbuktu and digitised. The digitised version was subsequently translated by a team …
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Exodus of clergy: Responding to, reinterpreting or relinquishing the call
�Who will lead the sheep when the shepherds are gone?� Clergy plays an important role in the establishing and sustaining …
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Planning and management in the Missional agenda of the 21st Century Church: A study of Lighthouse Chapel International
Planning and management is an important aspect of every successful organisation. In a similar way as the church participates in …
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Feminists and their perspectives on the church fathers' beliefs regarding women: An inquiry
The church fathers and their views on women were influenced substantially and significantly by philosophical voices, such as that of …
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�Visionaries � psychiatric wards are full of them�: Religious terms in management literature
Contemporary management literature often makes use of strong religious vocabulary. This article will provide a critical analysis of this practice. …
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The theological anthropology of Simon Maimela: Democratisation of power and being human in relationship
The lacuna around race in (white) Christian theological anthropology has often been pointed out. The canon of academic systematic theology …
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Personal encounters with children in an informal settlement: Exploring spirituality
This article explores the factors that contribute to the children living in Zama Zama informal settlement�s spiritual development. Postfoundational practical …
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A metaphysical and neuropsychological assessment of musical tones to affect the brain, relax the mind and heal the body
It has been empirically established through many controlled studies that one of the most rewarding experiences known to humanity is …
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Migration crisis and the church: A response to lacunae and considerations for Christian ministry engagement
This article critically assesses some theological-ecclesiological responses and approaches to migration challenges in order to ascertain lacunae within Christian ministry …
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Healing liturgy: The role of music and singing
Apart from all the other functions of liturgical singing and music, it also has a pastoral function or aim. Within …